My Destiny To Be Loved By The Villains[part 2 ]

Chapter 195-196: Train (1-2)

In truth, the Empress quite enjoyed the social gathering.

Due to the Curse of Dragonblood that was damaging her body, she couldn't really attend many external events except for a handful of them.

The only reason she recently attended the Hero Selection Ordeal was due to the significance of the event. Or else, she would have stayed in the Imperial Palace, following her doctor's suggestion.

That was why, even though the social gathering was practically filled with starving demons harboring dark intentions, she was still having fun from attending the event.

The orchestra's performance, strong alcohol, greasy food, and the sound of people talking.

As someone who had been restricted from all kinds of simulations, these things brought her the joy of experiencing the unknown. There was no way that she'd feel reluctant to experience them.

"Did you enjoy the party, Your Imperial Majesty?"

Well...

She had been enjoying it until this very moment.

When Cecilia the 11th heard the voice coming from the side, the subtle smile on her face was completely gone.

"Bogut."

"Sorry for borrowing your new friend like that."

Forget etiquette, he blatantly spoke to her in a friendly manner, as if she was treating her as a friend.

His tendency to be 'informal' was so evident from how he casually sat in the front seat of the Empress.

While this was enough to get him punished for lèse-majesté, neither of the party involved cared about it.

After all, he was the core of the Upper Nobles Association.

The leader of the Empire Faction, 'everyone' who wasn't a part of the Chancellor's and the Empress' faction.

Both the Empress and Bogut knew that each of them had enough authority to divide the Empire into pieces if they really were to openly go against each other.

"This is my gift for you, Your Imperial Majesty. It must've been tough on you to come all the way here."

Bogut said as the Empress looked at him silently.

"This is the Breath of Mistletoe. The liquor is dubbed the Empire Far East's Treasure. Even if it's not to your taste, it's going to, at the very least, alleviate your pain."

"..."

On the outside, it looked no different from wine, but unlike other liquors, it had this mysterious blue color.

The liquid pouring from the wine bottle's uncorked tip gradually filled the glass in front of the Empress.

"So..."

Bogut continued in a peaceful tone.

"When are you going to fight?"

"..."

"I'm talking about the civil war. You see, I'm planning to start one soon."

Hearing that, the Empress' expression grew distorted.

...This crazy bastard.

She already knew that the Upper Nobles Association, led by this man, had been making unusual moves.

It was just, she never expected that he'd reveal such a thing so calmly.

"Huh? Why do you look so surprised?"